Drugs for Resp Flashcards by ryan seed | Brainscape

Q

What are Linctuses

A

Cough suppressants

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3 examples of Opiods Antitussives

A

Codeine

Methadone

Pholcodine

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2 examples of non opiods antitussives

A

Dextromethorphan

Noscapine

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2 examples of sedatives antitussives

A

Diphenhydramine

Chloropheniramine

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Guiphenesin // Ipeccuanha are what sort of drugs

A

Cough expectorants

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Mechanism of Methylxanthines

A

Directly broncho-dilate

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mechanism of anticholinergics

A

Block constrictor transmitter

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Omalizumab does what

A

Stabilises Mast Cells

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Montelukast does what

A

Leukotriene receptor antagonist

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Brown inhalers have what

A

Corticosteroids

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Q

Prednisone + dexamethasone are what type of drugs

A

Corticosteroids

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Ciclesonide is what and used in what condition

A

glucocorticosteroid

Asthma

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Cromolyn Sodium does what

A

Inhibits Eosinophils

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blue inhalers contain

A

B2 adrenoreceptor agonist

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Theophylline and aminophylline are what type of drugs

how do they work

A

Methylxanthines

Increase bronchodilation

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Ipratropium are what type of drugs

how do they work

A

Anticholinergic

Act on M3 receptors + inhibits vagus nerve stimulation

Q

Magnesium sulphate does what

A

Bronchodilation

Q

Methotrexate is used in what

A

(chemo) Immune suppressant